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Well that's the game. I won't take the bet on winning 1 more game. But I will take the bet that says we ain't going to Omaha

Again, 2 hits, sixth inning…

Coach could go talk. Doesn’t.

3 run homer. I wish our staff - who I usually never criticize- would coach like our season is on the brink. They are trying to coach like it’s business as usual - and they are getting their brains beaten in. And sadly, that’s what’s becoming business as usual.

Meanwhile our remaining healthy arm is over 100 pitches, down 7-2.

Why are they leaving him in. I feel bad for futrell. I’ve lost faith in our coaches.

This team has gone to hell

Lead off batters 0-6.
McKenzie swings at ball four on his shoe tops.

McKenzie swings at ball 4 to lead off. Ugh

roanoke wrote: ↑Fri May 19, 2023 8:22 pm Again, 2 hits, sixth inning…

Coach could go talk. Doesn’t.

3 run homer. I wish our staff - who I usually never criticize- would coach like our season is on the brink. They are trying to coach like it’s business as usual - and they are getting their brains beaten in. And sadly, that’s what’s becoming business as usual.

Meanwhile our remaining healthy arm is over 100 pitches, down 7-2.

I wonder if there are any stats to show that the pitcher's performance improves on the next batter after a mound visit. Could be, it's intuitive, but I'm skeptical. I'm guessing he gives up the homerun ball in any event. Why? (1) He's gassed, and (2) It's Vandy. I've been watching the Braves. And in the 7th inning the Braves pitcher gave up consecutive hits, followed by a mound visit, followed immediately by a 3rd hit. He was gassed. One plus of a visit of course is that it gives a reliever additional time to warm up. There's that.

roanoke wrote: ↑Fri May 19, 2023 8:22 pm Again, 2 hits, sixth inning…

Coach could go talk. Doesn’t.

3 run homer. I wish our staff - who I usually never criticize- would coach like our season is on the brink. They are trying to coach like it’s business as usual - and they are getting their brains beaten in. And sadly, that’s what’s becoming business as usual.

Meanwhile our remaining healthy arm is over 100 pitches, down 7-2.

Sadly, well said

Bottom of the 8th - our first lead off base runner of the night.

Also our first single of the night.

And a little pressure on a pitcher and we have 2 on, none out.

Leadoff base runner scores.

Baxter needs to make this a “point of emphasis.”

Diaz went then other way!!!! Line drive single. Amazing.

Again, broken record, get the leadoff guy on - make opponent less comfortable. Stuff happens.

This game is about base runners.

Tying run at the plate: bases loaded, one out.

Noland just missed that one.

roanoke wrote: ↑Fri May 19, 2023 9:19 pm Noland just missed that one.

That was a home run in the 1st inning

One run game. Still one out.

Singles!!! Walks. HBP for the team.

A really good HBP by Schreck. A really good walk by Noland.

And a huge single by Bulger for 2 runs.

None will jump out of the box score - but those are the plays that win games.

Troy!!!

OMG - LaNeve!!!

I would have probably pinch hit for him after some bad k’s.

Good job Troy and Coach.

Get Maldo up.

Holy Cowwwwww!! Dish me up a giant plate of CROW!!!!

Can we hold it? HAVE TO!! Let’s go!!!

Everyone still out there??!?!?!!